A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 222

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Chapter 222

Cole had to take this step. As for her, all she needed to do was stay by his side, in his darkest moments, whenever he turned around, she would be there just as she had promised.

“Father, please. I’m begging you.”

Cole’s jaw was clenched tight, his voice trembling. He squeezed Alessia’s hand, gripping so hard it hurt, but Alessia didn’t complain or even try to pull away.

Xander paused in the middle of threading the needle, and if you looked closely, you could see his hands shaking just a little.

He glanced at the butler, who immediately understood. The butler stepped forward, closing the door to shield Cole and Alessia from what was happening inside.

With that, Xander shut his eyes. When he opened them again, they were filled with grim determination.

Swift, precise, and merciless. Each time Xander plunged the needle in, Jade responded in some small way.

First, her fingers twitched. Then, she suddenly lifted her hand and let it fall again. After that, her eyelids fluttered,

the last needle,

Xander wasn’t rattled. He gently eased

hear me?” Xander called

it was his voice that brought her back. Slowly, Jade’s eyes began to focus. Her lips moved, as if she was trying to say

down, bringing his ear

made Xander’s tears fall instantly.

so much, our Jade. You held on for two whole years. You’ve done so well,” His weary eyes brimmed with

kids… please take care of them for

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the old man who’s been more of a burden to them: Xander wiped his

waiting outside. I’ll let them

Jade opened her eyes, it

words were slow and almost inaudible, so quiet that Xander had

he understood her

her right in.” Without hesitation, he looked

how is she?” Both Cole and Alessia stared

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